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Ministry of Earth Sciences
All India Weather Forecast
The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department, has come out with its Summary and Forecast for All India weather over the next five days as follows:
♦ Under the influence of interaction of Western Disturbance and associated cyclonic circulation with easterly winds over Northwest India, scattered to fairly widespread rain/thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds  at isolated places likely to continue over Western Himalayan Region and plains of Northwest India during next 36 hours and reduce significantly from 12th May.
♦ A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from 14th May, 2020. Under its influence, a fresh spell of rain/thundershowers likely to occur over this region & adjoining plains from 14th May for subsequent 1-2 days.
♦ Due to trough/wind discontinuity, isolated to scattered rain/thundershowers very likely over central & south peninsular India during next 4-5 days. Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning, hail and gusty winds  at isolated places also likely over these regions during same period. Heavy rainfall also likely at isolated places over Kerala and Tamilnadu during next 24 hours and over Kerala and Coastal Karnataka on 13th & 14th May.
♦ Scattered to fairly widespread rain/thundershowers likely to continue over Northeast India during next 4-5 days with peak activities during 12th-14th May when heavy rainfall also likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura. Eastern India is likely to experience isolated to scattered rain/thundershowers during next 5 days with peak activity during 11th12th May.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Schemes under North East Council
The State-wise funds disbursed under Schemes of NEC and NERSDS during the last three  years is given in Annexure – I.
The list of the Non-Governmental Organizations and financial assistance provided to them for promotion of Socio-cultural activities during last three  years is given in Annexure-II.
A total of 11,378.88 kms of road have been constructed/upgraded/ rehabilitated under ‘Schemes of NEC’ and ‘NERSDS’ since inception of NEC. The State-wise details are given in Annexure-III.
Annexure-I
Details of State-wise funds disbursed by NEC under Schemes of NEC and NERSDS for last three  years
Rs. 
|
|
State
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2020-21
|
|
2021-22
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
51.26
|
|
19.35
|
|
94.00
|
|
Assam
|
|
14.54
|
|
16.89
|
|
66.19
|
|
Manipur
|
|
45.13
|
|
22.10
|
|
97.41
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
54.18
|
|
15.76
|
|
206.42
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
52.82
|
|
57.40
|
|
97.82
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
36.91
|
|
35.63
|
|
239.74
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
33.02
|
|
5.85
|
|
71.73
|
|
Tripura
|
|
17.14
|
|
14.03
|
|
184.93
|
|
Other Agencies
|
|
938.28
|
|
665.51
|
|
75.03
|
|
Total
|
|
1243.28
|
|
852.52
|
|
1133.27
Annexure-II
List of the Non-Governmental Organisations and financial assistance provided to them for promotion of socio-cultural activities during last three  years
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Sl. No.
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Name of NGO
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|
State
|
|
Financial assistance provided 
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||
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Ayang Music Society
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|
Assam
|
|
10.00
|
||
|
Jeevan Initiative
|
|
Assam
|
|
10.00
|
||
|
Ranglong Youth Association
|
|
Manipur
|
|
8.00
|
||
|
Ankon, Assam
|
|
Assam
|
|
129.25
|
||
|
Manipur Writers Forum
|
|
Manipur
|
|
4.80
|
||
|
Debadhara
|
|
Delhi
|
|
6.40
|
||
|
North East Christian University
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
6.40
|
||
|
My Home India
|
|
Delhi
|
|
8.00
|
||
|
DorbarShnong, Nongrim Hills, Shillong
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1.50
|
||
|
Kanglei Mime Repertory
|
|
Manipur
|
|
7.50
|
|
-
|
|
Divya Jeevan Foundation
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
10.00
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
201.85
Annexure-III
Length of roads constructed/upgraded/ rehabilitated under the Schemes of NEC & NERSDS since inception
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
State
|
|
Roads 
|
|
1
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
1906.42
|
|
2
|
|
Assam
|
|
2370.32
|
|
3
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1280.77
|
|
4
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1290.05
|
|
5
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
1705.11
|
|
6
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
1806.45
|
|
7
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
827.45
|
|
8
|
|
Tripura
|
|
192.31
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
11378.88
This information was given by Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ celebrations on 7th March
PM to dedicate to the nation the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ celebrations on 7th March, 2021 at 10 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong during the event. He will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana and also give awards to stakeholders by recognizing their excellent work. Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers will also be present on the occasion.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
The initiative endeavours to provide quality medicines at an affordable price. The number of stores under the scheme has grown to 7499, with all districts of the country covered. Sales in the financial year 2020-21  led to total savings of approximately Rs. 3600 Crore for common citizens, as these medicines are cheaper by 50% to 90% than the corresponding market rates.
About Janaushadhi Diwas
In order to create more awareness about Janaushadhi, an entire week from 1st March to 7th March is being celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Week’ across the nation, with the theme of “Jan Aushadhi - Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi”. The last day of the week i.e. 7th March will be celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’.
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration underway
BEE organizes National Workshop on Energy Efficiency
BEE organizes National Workshop on Role of Energy Efficient Appliances in Market Transformation
BEE launches four new knowledge products with support from Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project
The Ministry of Power is celebrating Energy Conservation Week under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from 8th to 14th December 2021.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency , under the guidance of the Ministry of Power, organizes a National Workshop on Energy Efficiency in the Indian Residential Sector on December 10, 2021, under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – A National Celebration inspiring 75 years of India’s achievement. During the workshop, Secretary Power, Shri Alok Kumar, in the presence of Secretary BEE and other dignitaries launched four Knowledge Products. These products have been developed with support from the Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project  and are intended to contribute to achieving India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions .
BEE organised a National Workshop on the Role of Energy Efficient Appliances in Market Transformation on 10th December 2021, during the ongoing "National Energy Conservation Week: 8th–14th December 2021", marked as Iconic Week under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav". The workshop was attended and supported by various agencies and associations like Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association  ,Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association  and Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program . The event was inaugurated by Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
The Knowledge Products launched are:
- A book on "Understanding Heat Transfer in Buildings through Numerical Examples" to train undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students in the basics of building heat transfer and in the design of energy-efficient buildings. The book has been developed in partnership with IIT Bhilai.
- Building Envelope Solution Sets, a ready reckoner for building designers to design energy-efficient residential buildings and help achieve compliance with the energy conservation building code for residential buildings or Eco -Niwas Samhita, 2018
- A manual on External Movable Shading Systems , a compilation of external shading solutions available in the country, to help reduce heat ingress into buildings and keep buildings cooler.
- Vayu Pravah: an open-source computational fluid dynamics  tool to help building designers improve natural ventilation in buildings and make them cooler and healthier.
The Secretary Power deliberated about India’s performance on the front of its commitment to the NDC and highlighted that India has achieved some of the Nationally Determined Contributions  even before time. He also mentioned that Energy demand largely comes from the residential sector and more urbanization would mean more buildings. He congratulated BEE for ensuring sufficient technical material and knowledge products are available to the public.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
“Arth-Ganga” will channelize economic activity along the banks of Ganga River
Developing waterways has deep impacts on both the Ecosystem and the Banks of the Rivers
Shri Mansukh Mandavia said that Withimplementing the mantraof Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ Cargo volume on Ganga will be increased by 4 times with special focus on developing inland waterways
Arth-Ganga project will boost economic development and inclusive growth for farmers, small traders and villagers
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping , Chemical, and Fertilizers while addressing the press conference highlighted that Inland Waterways is one of the most important pillars of “Arth-Ganga”project, which will result into inclusive growth and play a key role in generation of enormous employment opportunities in the National Waterways stretch.
During the address Minister Mandaviya stated that, “Almost half of the Indian population lives around Ganges River belt in which about 1/5th of all India’s freight originates and 1/3rd terminates in the states around Ganges Belt.”
Ministry of Shipping has taken several initiatives in last few years which has resulted into substantial growth in-terms of increasing Inland Cruises from 3 to 9, Cargo from 30,00,000 MT to 70,00,000 MT, and Vessels in-flow from 300 to 700.
A lot of activities like developing of small jetties by Ministry of Shipping have been carried out for the beneficial for small communityespecially for farmers, traders and general public in the 1400km stretch of National Waterway - 1 from Banaras to Haldia. The Farmers will get a better return for their produce as the transportation of goods would become easier and cost effective by this. It will improve ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’.
Inland Waterways Authority of India  is deploying small floating jetties and ten  Ro-Ro vessels for easier and cost-effective transportation of goods/cargo as shown below:
Also, during the address Minister Mandaviya said that Ministry of Shipping is developing Varanasi  Freight Village and Sahibganj  Industrial Cluster-cum-Logistics Park with an objective of creating synergy with Inland Waterways at the cost of Rs. 200 crores. This will create enormous direct and indirect employment, giving an economical boost in this particular area.
ShriMandaviyaalso added that, India as a nationis always supporting Nepal in its economic transformation. National Waterway - 1 will act as a main conduit of connection with Nepal in a trilateral manner,i.e. from Varanasi toNautanwa, KaughattoRaxaul  andSahibganjto Biratnagar . Earlier Nepal was connected by Kolkata and Visakhapatnam Ports for transporting cargo. Now, Inland Waterways, particularly NW-1 will be allowed under Treaty for Transit of Cargo between Government of India and Government of Nepal. It will save logistic cost anddecongest Kolkata Port as well.
Ministry of Defence
PM CARES Fund approves procurement of 1.5 lakh units of SpO2 based oxygen supply system developed by DRDO
PM CARES Fund has accorded sanction for procurement of 1,50,000 units of ‘Oxycare’ system developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation  at a cost of Rs 322.5 crore. Oxycare is a SpO2 based Oxygen Supply System which regulates the oxygen being administered to patients based on the sensed SpO2 levels. Under this sanction, 1,00,000 manual and 50,000 automatic Oxycare systems along with non-rebreather masks are being procured.
The Oxycare system delivers supplemental oxygen based on the SpO2 levels and prevents the person from sinking into a state of hypoxia which can be fatal. This system was developed by Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory , Bengaluru of DRDO for soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas. The system is indigenously developed for operation in field conditions and is robust. It can be effectively used to treat COVID-19 patients.
Two variants of the system have been configured. The basic version consists of a 10-litre oxygen cylinder, a pressure regulator cum flow controller, a humidifier and a nasal cannula. The oxygen flow is regulated manually based on the SpO2 readings. In the second configuration, the oxygen cylinder is equipped with electronic controls which automatically regulates the oxygen flow through a low-pressure regulator and a SpO2 probe.
The SpO2 Based Oxygen Supply System optimises the consumption of oxygen based on the SpO2 reading of the patient and effectively increases the endurance of portable oxygen cylinder. The threshold SpO2 value for initiating flow from the system can be adjusted by the health staff. A display is provided for continuously monitoring the SpO2 levels. Work load and exposure of healthcare providers is considerably reduced by eliminating the need of routine measurements and manual adjustments of oxygen flow.
The automatic system also provides suitable audio warning for various failure scenarios including low SpO2 values and probe disconnections. The non-rebreather masks are integrated with the Oxycare Systems for efficient use of oxygen which results in saving of Oxygen by 30-40%. The non-rebreather masks need to be changed for every patient. These Oxycare systems can be used at Homes, Quarantine Centres, COVID Care Centres and Hospitals.
The DRDO has transferred the technology to multiple industries in India which will be producing the Oxycare systems.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "India remains indebted to greats like Mahatma Ayyankali. His work towards social reform and empowering the downtrodden will always inspire. Remembering him on his Jayanti."
PIB Headquarters
An opportunity to revive Postal Insurance Policies which lapsed for unpaid premium: Chennai City North Division
In pursuance of amendments to terms & conditions of Post Office Life Insurance rules 2011 vide notification 25-1/2011-L1  dated 19th September 2019, policy holders of Postal Life Insurance  and Rural Postal Life Insurance  are hereby informed that Policies which are discontinued/lapsed for a continuous period of 5 years from the date of first unpaid premium will not be eligible for revival of policy on/ after 01.01.2020. As an one-time measure, policies which have crossed the limit of 5 years since date of payment of last premium are being provided a window for revival up to 31.12.2019 subject to production of a medical certificate of good health. Policy holders of such policies who intend to revive their policies to enjoy insurance benefits may apply in writing to any nearest Post Office.
After the given date i.e 31.12.2019, such policies will not be revived, and policies so lapsed will be treated as cancelled as per Rules, according to a press release issued by the Senior Superintendent, Chennai City North Division, Chennai 600008.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘New Government Stock 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.45% Government Stock 2029’, and ‘New Government Stock 2060’.
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘New Government Stock 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through yield based auction,  ‘6.45 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘New Government Stock 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through yield based auction. The GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The amounts so retained may be within the notified amount, by setting-off under other securities in the same auction, or may be over and above the notified amount. The total amount retained over and above the notified will not exceed Rs 20,000 crore in first half of FY 2020-21 and will be set-off in second half year. The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out in this notification . The Stock will be sold through Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai- 400 001 as per the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification F.No.4–W&M/2018, dated March 27, 2018 issued by Government of India. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on April 9, 2020 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on April 9, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on April 9, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on April 13, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Cancer Care Hospitals
19 State Cancer Institutes  and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres  have been approved
Growing focus on Oncology in AIIMS
Cancer is diagnosed and treated at various levels in the health care facilities. The treatment in Government Hospitals is either free or highly subsidized for the poor and needy. The Central Government implements Strengthening of Tertiary Cancer Care Centres Facilities Scheme in order to enhance the facilities for tertiary care of cancer. 19 State Cancer Institutes  and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres  have been approved under the said scheme.
There is also focus on Oncology in its various aspects in case of new AIIMS and many Institutions approved for upgradation under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna . AIIMS at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh are fully functional. Setting up of National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar  and second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata are also steps in this direction. All these enhance the capacity for treatment of cancer in the country.
The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke . Cancer is an integral part of NPCDCS.
Under NPCDCS, 707 District NCD Clinics, 268 District Day Care Centres, and 5541 Community Health Center NCD Clinics have been set up. The programme focusses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion & awareness generation for Cancer prevention, early diagnosis, management and referral to an appropriate level of healthcare facility for treatment of the Non-Communicable Diseases , including Cancer.
As per the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Cancer Registry Programme , the estimated number of incidences of cancer cases in the country during 2020 to 2022 are given below:
|
|
Estimated incidence of cancer cases  – Both Sexes
|
|
Year
|
|
2020
|
|
2021
|
|
2022
|
|
Estimated Incidence of cancer cases in India – 
|
|
13,92,179
|
|
14,26,447
|
|
14,61,427
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Ban on Chinese Products
The Government regularly reviews the country’s import policy, based on emerging trade and economic factors. Decisions to regulate imports are taken based on the assessment in national and public interest. At present, approximately 550 tariff lines are under the ‘Restricted’ / ‘Prohibited’ category for imports under the Foreign Trade Policy, imports of which are restricted from all countries including China.
To support and expand domestic capacities, Government has also implemented policies to promote the domestic manufacturing through ease of doing business and production linked incentives , including in the field of mobile phones and electronics components and bulk drugs and medical devices, in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The full impact of the promotional measures on the industry will be discernible as the global economy recovers.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh takes meeting with SAIL, NMDC & MOIL; Expresses his concern over the non-operationalization of certain mines
A meeting was taken by the Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh here today where Chairman Steel Authority of India Ltd. , CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. , CMD of Manganese Ore India Ltd. and officers of the Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Mines were present.
The following two issues have been discussed:
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- Status of Sale of Iron Ore by SAIL
- Status of non-working leases/mines of Steel PSUs
The Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh expressed his concern over the non-operationalization of certain mines and directed the concerned CPSEs to finalise the roadmap for starting the mining operations in these non-working leases/mines. HSM directed that the CPSEs should expedite the regulatory compliances needed within the existing framework of Government guidelines so as to avoid lapsing of the leases/mines. The CPSEs have been directed to submit a status report at the earliest.
Special Service and Features
1.989 KG of Gold worth Rs. 89.11 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs
During the rummaging of Indigo Airlines flight 6E-66 that arrived from Dubai at Chennai International Airport on 07.09.2022, gold in paste form concealed behind the tissue tray in the forward toilet of the aircraft was detected. Gold totally weighing 740 grams valued at Rs. 33.15 lakhs was recovered and seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
In another incident, Customs Officers intercepted, one male passenger, Shri Asback Hasan of Indian Nationality who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Airlines flight no. EK 544 on 09.09.2022. During a personal search, gold in paste/ compound form concealed in his rectum and one gold chain concealed in his undergarments was found which resulted in a total recovery of 1.249 Kgs of Gold valued at Rs. 55.96 Lakhs.
A total of 1.989 kgs of gold worth 89.11 Lakhs was seized under the Customs Act,1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by M.Mathewjolly, Pr.Commissioner of customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Prime Minister's Office
Mega Textile Park at Dhar, MP will open new doors of progress : PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the new Mega Textile Park at Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh will strengthen Make in India and will create new job opportunities for the youth. He said that the Park will open new doors for the growth of the State.
In response to a tweet by the Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"मध्य प्रदेश के धार जिले में इस मेगा टेक्सटाइल पार्क से जहां मेक इन इंडिया की हमारी पहल को और मजबूती मिलेगी, वहीं युवाओं के लिए रोजगार के साथ-साथ राज्य में विकास के नए द्वार खुलेंगे। #PragatiKaPMMitra"